Altru Clinic Crookston receives mammography accreditation

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Aug 1, 2017 at 9:11 AM

Clinic now offering 3D Mammography

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Altru Clinic Crookston has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety.

It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.

The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement.

Altru Clinic Crookston is now offering 3D Mammography and appointments can be scheduled by calling the clinic at 218.281.9100.

About Altru Clinic | Crookston

Altru Clinic in Crookston is an integral part of Altru Health System, which is a community-owned, integrated system. Altru’s local staff provide a hometown touch to modern medicine. The team in Crookston offers different specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, oncology, and physical and occupational therapy services. With the support of Altru Health System, Altru Clinic has convenient access to additional specialties, so that every patient receives the highest level of care and service.

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